Jeeps starts but bucks and acts like it wants do die

I just had this problem with my 1996 jeep cherokee sport. Last couple of days. Had the battery checked......good battery. It turs out I have a spark plug wire that is cracked. Causing the engine to cut out and miss and the car not to start. 20.00 fix.

Not me! But I digress. It seems that the cold start heater is stuck or broken...check it out.

Take it to an auto parts store that will do a diagnostic on the charging system (alternator) and also check that both battery cables are clean and snug at both ends. Sometimes battery cables will corrode inside the plastic insulation so have them checked with an ohm meter.

if it blows by that bad only our lord jesus can help, i think it is pregnant-----it was rooted a long time ago

Have you thought about it possibly being the engine that has something wrong with it? Have you checked the cylinders?

have you looked at the plugs

check o2 sensers and ground wire to them make sure its no corroded if you have v8 engine the groud is under ac unit.

Assuming that this is concerning a 1996 Grand Cherokee, a new remote needs to be programmed via the Jeeps computer connector, It cannot be programmed by the user for this model.  If you buy the remote from the dealer, see if they will program it at no charge (they should).  If you bought it elsewhere, you will most likely have to pay for the programming.  I got a quote a few years ago for $30, but last week I answered the same question for another user and it cost them $60.  Yes, it is a rip-off especially since it takes just a few minutes.  Check with other repair shops as some may have the programing equipment needed, at a lower price.

can you tell me if you have problems starting the vehicle?

have the alternator regulator and diodes tested. sometimes when the regulators fail they allow ac voltage to go to the battery. ac voltage doesn't charge the battery properly (causes it to deep cycle and shortens its life) and causes all sorts of funny problems with the car. also make sure the battery is secured properly, vibration isn't good for them at all.